The comfort of comedy: shows that are revisiting the slice-of-life genre
Reacting to crime drama fatigue, makers of shows like ‘Gullak’, ‘Panchayat’ and ‘Kota Factory’ continue to revisit the slice-of-life genre Most OTT successes last year […]
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‘Godzilla vs. Kong’: Lured by a spectacle
With cinemas shutting across the world, will there be room only for ‘event’ cinema like Godzilla vs. Kong? As you read this, Godzilla vs. Kong […]
The widow who wouldn’t cry: Sanya Malhotra on ‘Pagglait’
Sanya Malhotra’s characters are never predictable and in her latest film, ‘Pagglait’, the challenge has been to get audiences to empathise with a woman who […]
Rich haul for Malayalam cinema at 67th National Film Awards
Director Priyadarshan’s ‘Marakkar: Arabbikkadalinte Simham’ winning best Feature Film led the list of honours Malayalam cinema had a rich haul at the 67th National Film […]
Indian Sonal Naroth helped make face shields in New York when the pandemic struck
Art director Sonal Naroth discusses her photo story on grandparents and explains why she dreams of working in Indian films New York-based Malayali art director […]
Playback singer Nithya Mammen’s scores a hit with ‘Alaare Neeyenile…’ from the film ‘Member Rameshan 9aam Ward’
Nithya Mammen is surprised by the response to her Malayalam song ‘Alaare Neeyenile…’ Singer Nithya Mammen is riding high on the success of her recently-released […]
‘Mohan Kumar Fans’ is a journey through Malayalam cinema, says director Jis Joy
The filmmaker talks about his new release and the post-pandemic scenario in the film industry Jis Joy’s films ride high on the feel-good factor. His […]
Three recent films explore the class divide in Indian society
It was my daughter actually, raised outside India, who pointed it out. “Mum,” she asked puzzled, while on a holiday in India, “Why do Indians […]
Actress strips at Cesar Awards to protest France’s COVID-19 strategy
The ceremony took place at a theatre as anger and frustration grows amongst actors, musicians and artists at the government’s unwillingness to set a date […]
The American actor who quotes the Gita: How Alexx O’Nell landed in Indian cinema
The actor, who was recently seen in Hindi horror comedy ‘Roohi’, chats about his connection with films Alexx O’Nell is not a big fan of […]